The Aurora Public Library in Aurora, Ontario, is hosting an online lecture on March 4, 2026, to help residents understand recent changes in United States foreign policy and global power. The event, titled America at the Edge of History: Expansion, power, and the fragile world order, will feature expert analysis on how international relations have shifted over the last year.
Guest speaker Boyd Cothran, a history professor at York University, will lead the session from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This talk is part of the Scholars-Hub @ Home series, which is a partnership between the university and the public libraries in Aurora, Vaughan, and Markham.
The presentation will look at how the optimism seen after the Cold War has turned into a new era of American expansion and competition between world powers. Cothran will explain how recent moves by the United States government, such as the 2025 National Security Strategy, have shifted focus toward the Western Hemisphere and away from traditional priorities like Russia and China.
Residents can access this high-level academic talk for free from their own homes, making it a useful resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in international news. The library provides these online sessions to give the community direct access to experts who can break down complex global events currently dominating the news.
